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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1904
Page
1
A semi official Mukden telegram reports Russian losses at Kin-Cheu on May 26 as 300 officers and 800 men killed or wounded. Other dispatches detail railway work near Seoul, tensions over a possible Anglo Russian commercial treaty, and notes on officials and troops movements including Professor Arthur G. Webster arriving in New York aboard the Teutonic.
New York June 2. July futures showed a sharp reversal as improved weather and weak demand pressured prices. Bulls faded under heavy selling since last Tuesday with July sliding from 11.90 to 11.55, bears covering and a cautious undertone prevailing.
Detectives in Delaware county and Philadelphia investigate a body found in a marsh south of Philadelphia on Decoration Day. They suspect homicide in a boat house quarrel, with the body burned to destroy identification. Stolen rope, chain fragments, an oil can, and buckles tie to a farm nearby. A rumored woman’s body was reported but not confirmed.
Tangier reports the Italian third class cruiser Dogali arrived and a delegation of Angerra chiefs departed to petition Raisuli for the release of Messrs Perdicaris and Varley. They fear foreign troops will threaten Morocco and Mohammedan religious supremacy.Roumis infidels, natives alarmed by foreign warships as support hinges on mosques and faith.
News from Mayking Kentucky reports a family of four cremated after a house fire on Cumberland mountain. Victims named are Henry Luther, wife Jennie Luther, daughter Mary 18, and son 7. Neighbor Hiram Raleigh found the house in ashes and the charred remains yesterday.
Albuquerque New Mexico June 2 Judge Baker of the district court made permanent the injunction restraining the striking Santa Fe machinists from molesting the company's property or interfering with non union employees A motion by the machinists to modify the injunction so as to permit them to converse with non union men was denied.
James I. Cronin, whose home is believed to be in Providence R I, fell from a Colorado & Southern train near Colorado Springs and sustained fatal injuries. He was taken to the hospital here.
In St Louis on June 2 Rev Cyrus F Stinson urged Missouri ministers to promote early marriages and large families. He mocked five room flats as enemies of family life, claiming owners push small families and infanticide. He blamed parents for delaying marital vows and urged clergy to preach larger families.
In Clifton Springs New York today June 2 the International Missionary Union held a memorial service for fourteen members who died in the past year. Vice President Rev H A Crane led the session with psalm singing and prayers by Rev George F Herrick of Turkey. Families and friends were remembered and brief life histories were given by associates in the foreign fields. The afternoon included devotional praise and the election of officers and committees.
Walter J. Travis the American champion defeated H. H. Hilton the former British champion five up and four to play in the fifth round at Sandwich to reach the semi final. Hutchinson beat Maxwell at the nineteenth to take the other semi spot.
In Wollaston Massachusetts on June 2 players in the Massachusetts women’s golf championship faced a northeast rain storm. The course was heavy and greens slow as Mary B Adams of Wollaston and Penny Osgood of the Country club, the present champion, opened the day.
London reports that under-Secretary of State for foreign affairs warned no representations had been made to Russia or Japan about laying naval mines in the Far East beyond territorial limits. The government is studying the issue. Earl Percy rejected extending the three mile limit.
Burlington June 2 civil authorities held in possession no information explaining the death of a Fort Ethan Allen soldier whose body was found last night near the post targets. Military authorities conduct a thorough investigation into the case.
In New York on June 2 a Sully pew conflict arises after the receipt of a deed to a church pew bought by Mr. Sully before his firm's collapse. Receivers hold the document, asserting it as an asset pending bankruptcy trustee appointment, prompting Sully to protest the action.
Colored residents of Newark New Jersey form an association to emigrate families to Liberia this month. Two leaders will scout for settlement land and seek concessions from Liberia’s authorities. President Tinsley cites over 20,000 ready to move if transport is found, with Liberia offering 25 acres per migrant and rations until farms are productive.
In Thompsonville on June 2 the automobile cases for speeding on Enfield street were not answered by respondents. Judge Davis disposed of them. bonds for F L Calkins Middletown W G Brandegee Bridgeport and John Sweeney Warehouse Point were forfeited after reduction from 25 to 15. William Barber Warehouse Point and A Beeman Providence R I were dismissed. The Garvan case was amended to Louis T Smith New York owner of the car Garvan rode in and continued for one week.
Recorder Goff sentenced John Crane and Arthur Nagle to nine years and six months for stealing 30 cents. The ex-convicts were found guilty of holding up a woman on Thirty third street. the purse was nearly empty but the crime stood as severe in court.
Chicago June 2 The Troquois furnace at South Chicago has shut down due to a tie up of Lake Carriers' association boats, leaving over 600 workers unemployed as ore stocks are depleted and production halts.
Minneapolis June 2 Two military prisoners at Fort Snelling attempted an escape this morning. A convict named Wisch was shot dead by Private Kennedy. Private Reilly who sought cover was retaken later.
Chicago June 2 Abel Jabinska under arrest as an anarchistic plotter with designs against Mayor Harrison H Palmer and others was today declared to be a half crazed junk dealer from St Louis
London June 2 War Secretary Arnold Torster told the House of Commons there is no government plan to propose to Parliament a conscription system as urged by the royal commission on the volunteer and militia forces.
London officials announce the freedom of the city will be conferred on Lord Curzon of Kedleston in recognition of his service and zeal as viceroy of India. The Lord Mayor and corporation made the decision at a June meeting.
Forecast for Connecticut calls for general clouds with scattered showers tonight and Friday. Temperatures stay cool and winds shift to a fresh to brisk easterly flow through the period.
New Haven June 2 Douglass M Smith paying teller at the National Tradesmen's Bank was arrested on a charge of being a defaulter. He confessed to a shortage estimated between 25 000 and 35 000 with about 30 000 expected in the safe, stating he took the money since December 12 and has a wife and one child. He had worked at the bank 22 years and eight years as paying teller.
New York June 2 The Independent quotes Russell Sage arguing against vacations as wasteful and harmful. He says he never took a vacation in 83 years in business and warns that two weeks off yearly corrodes vitality and wealth. He urges conserving time and avoiding worry over work.
Gabriel Case a famed roadhouse keeper and horseman died in New York at 73 or 74. For fifteen years he ran McGowan's Pass tavern in Central Park where he hosted a fall champagne prize for the first sleighing party to reach the tavern, drawing keen competition.
Philadelphia June 2 After nearly thirty years service in the American merchant marine the steamship Pennsylvania a pioneer craft of the American line between this port and Liverpool is to be used as a school ship A charter has been issued by the Mercantile Marine Co to George H Fiswold vice president and general manager of the Nautical school of Providence R I for the use of the steamship for a term of years
At Sherry's in New York the American Asiatic Association hosted a dinner in honor of Prince Pu Lun. John Foord announced China joining the Geneva Convention. Foord proposed a toast to the Japanese navy. guests cheered wildly and celebrated by breaking their wine on the floor.
Chicago police say Michael Donovan, a wealthy property owner, helped lead an organized car thieves ring. Detectives report his wife disclosed his large store operated for years sold stolen goods. Donovan allegedly confessed to receiving items from thieves over the past fifteen years as railroad detectives watched.
Regent Moran of the Brookside home plans a henhouse to produce a large poultry stock. He predicts hens may lay 365 eggs annually with farm-raised feed and a ready market. Chickens will be hatched by steam. two breeds will be raised for layers and fast-growing broilers. A committee will inspect yards in New England before next season.
State police searched Waterbury on Sunday and found about 20 arrests for Sunday selling. They reported the city was unusually dry with many establishments closed, remarking that if all cities were like Waterbury there would be little need for state police.
Springfield ui June 2 The Republican state convention opened with Delegate Reeves presenting a report urging release of delegates from instructions Colonel Lowden and Governor Yates spoke urging releases Yates followers meanwhile refused to release their delegates Charles S Deneen and other candidates spoke releasing delegates From the sixty eighth ballot Yates 464 Lowden 401 Deneen 870 Hamlin 1077 Warner 42 Sherman 80 Pierce 38 A recess was taken until 3 o clock
Brockton Mass June 2 A Plymouth county superior court jury awarded Charles Whitmarsh 1334 dollars in the Whitmarsh versus Rev W S Fritch of Attleboro case claiming alienation of the plaintiff’s wife. Whitmarsh sought twenty thousand dollars and Fritch was formerly pastor of the Attleboro Congregational church.
The government inquiry into upbuilding the American merchant marine resumed today at Boston's chamber of commerce. Senator Gallinger of New Hampshire, chairman of the congressional committee conducting the investigation, presided.
Lisbon June 2 diplomacy update reports a treaty of arbitration signed by Spain and Portugal conforming to article nineteen of The Hague convention. The accord aims to settle disputes peacefully under international law.
Chicago June 2 British engineers at a meeting discussed destroying city refuse by cremation. Newton A of London and George Watson Leeds presented papers arguing it could burn refuse without perceptible harm. One speaker warned against dumping refuse into lakes or sea as it pollutes water and harms fish.
Alonzo Granniss, longtime Waterbury metalworker and former Benedict Coe employee, died at his home 103 Prospect Street after a recent shock. Born March 27 1820 at Hast Farms Wait, he worked from 1889 to retirement, led sheet metal and rolling, and was a respected, talkative figure who spoke daily to mill hands. He leaves a son Frederick A. Grannis and a town mourns his loss.
The examination into B A Lathrop’s finances in a maintenance suit filed by his wife continues in Norwich. Officials of the Clo sea bank will be examined, with a tally showing $112,000 unaccounted from $36,000 borrowed and $16,000 received from Milford and Cottage Co for real estate on Center Street. His past twelve years income is listed as $60,000, and his wife seeks receipts for alleged extravagance while she contends she has had limited tailoring and allowances.
In district court before Judge Cowell the Apothecaries Hall Co versus Patrick Thompson to recover for a book a count was begun. Fireman James Holmes is restored as driver for Chief Snagg and resumes duties at the Leavenworth Street house with the Chemical Engine Co. John Kelly takes Holmes’s former post at the Washington Avenue house. Hastings Pavement Co sues the city to recover percentages on alleged defective work, postponed today. The dispute covers North Main block pavement and ongoing municipal troubles.
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